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Default Sump Pump Basins

the FIRST move is keep the water from around the house! Downspout
drains should go as far from home as possible, keep gutters clean so
rain doesnt overflow them and get into basement, resloop yard so rain
naturally travels away from home.

then drain the sump by gravity if at all possible.

take good care of your sump system, since wet basement homes are
difficult to sell, and worse get less $